Madar (Calotropis gigantea) ki Mala – This photo was taken at Phool Bazar, Bansphatak in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh). Rs. 5/- per Madar (मदार) garland. Upon query, I was told by the shopkeeper it is offered …
Ganth Gobhi (Knolkhol)
Ganth Gobhi (Knolkhol) – This photo was taken at Old Dashashwamedh Road in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) Cost of Ganth Gobhi – Rs. 30 per kg. Click to read…
Keshav Pan Bhandar (60 years old) – Best Paan Shop in Varanasi
Banaras is famous for paan, as we all know. As there is numerous paan shop, I was in search of one of the best paan shop. Assi Ghat was a nearby location, and we two …
Pahalwan Sweets – 65 Year-Old Famous for ‘Laung Lata’
We two were nearby Lanka and were deciding to return home, but then I inquired with a shopkeeper about a famous shop selling ‘Laung Lata‘ as I had little knowledge about a shop selling one …
Baba Thandai – With/Without Bhaang (free) Since 60 Years
One day during the evening hours we – three friends were on our way to have Dahi wale Gol Gappe. At Bansphatak inside a small lane (Hauz Katora), I saw a colorful shop with the …
Blue Lassi – Best Flavours Since 70 Years
We were walking in the lanes and by lanes of Varanasi and saw a display board talking about Blue Lassi (Kachowri Gali Chowk) 100 meters away. We followed the route till we reached the shop. …
Kashi Chat Bhandar – The Most Famous Since 50+ Years
Almost opposite St. Thomas Church (Godowlia Chowk) is Kashi Chat Bhandar one of the most famous shops for Chat in Varanasi. It is approx. The 50-year-old shop opens at 3 pm and closes around 10 …
Malaiyo – Seasonal Winter Dessert of Varanasi
During the Varanasi tour, I saw numerous locations shops selling yellow-colored sweet stuff. I inquired my friend and was told it is ‘Malaiyo‘ – a delicious seasonal dessert. Is it as heavy as it looks …
Gur ka Rasgulla at ‘Ksheer Sagar’ – Legacy of Sweetness Since 1968
Afternoon hours I was at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Ghat talking with a Jal Police Sub-Inspector as nobody was present at the tourist assistance booth. The query was about the oldest and most famous sweet shop …